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1 This reference contains information to help you process Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages and Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) mortgages using Loan Prospector. Information on FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard is presented first, followed by VA Loan information. FHA TOTAL Introduction The FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard (FHA TOTAL) is a credit assessment engine developed, housed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assess the credit worthiness of FHA borrowers and to predict the default probability of FHA loan applicants. The credit data used in the assessment and FHA TOTAL results are FHA proprietary information and are passed through Loan Prospector. Loan Prospector provides access to FHA TOTAL and then presents the FHA TOTAL results. This section provides general guidance for processing FHA loan applications using FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector. TOTAL stands for Technology Open to Approved Lenders. FHA TOTAL requires additional data elements, and merged credit data obtained through Loan Prospector from a credit reporting company (CRC), or participating technical affiliate. Loan applications receiving an Accept risk class from FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector will benefit from reduced documentation and relief from certain representations and warranties as compared to manually underwritten FHA loans. For the latest updates and changes from FHA regarding their policies and regulations, refer to their HUDCLIPS website at Objectives This reference covers what FHA TOTAL is, data entry requirements, obtaining the required merged credit report, completing an assessment, and the FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate. After reviewing this reference, you will be able to: Use Loan Prospector to assess an FHA loan application through FHA TOTAL Explain the credit and documentation waivers available when using FHA TOTAL Define the Accept and Refer risk classes for FHA loan applications Document an FHA loan application for an Accept or a Refer risk class Vertical revision bars " " are used in the margin to highlight new requirements and significant changes. June

2 How the FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard Works in Loan Prospector After loan data is entered or imported into Loan Prospector and the appropriate services are requested, the following occurs: 1. Loan Prospector assesses eligibility for FHA TOTAL and prepares the data by performing calculations. 2. Loan Prospector obtains a merged credit report from a credit reporting company or affiliate (merged credit reference numbers may be used). 3. Loan Prospector sends required loan data and merged credit data received from the credit reporting company or affiliate to FHA TOTAL. 4. FHA TOTAL performs eligibility checks and the credit risk assessment. 5. FHA TOTAL sends the results back to Loan Prospector. 6. Loan Prospector assembles the results and prepares the applicable credit policy and documentation feedback messages. Loan Prospector also performs the maximum mortgage limit validation. 7. Loan Prospector presents all the results in the FHA TOTAL Full Feedback Certificate. Once results are received, the following can be completed: Process the loan application as an Accept or Refer, as applicable Underwrite the appraisal Make the final lending decision Lender Requirements Before using Loan Prospector with FHA TOTAL to assess FHA loans, you must be an FHA-approved broker or lender. Only FHA-approved Direct Endorsement lenders can deliver mortgages to FHA for endorsement. In addition to having certain agreements and approvals in place with FHA, as defined by HUD, the following requirements need to be completed prior to accessing FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector: June Page 2

3 Requirement 1. FHA Lender ID and FHA Sponsor ID How to Complete Brokers need an FHA Lender ID and corresponding FHA Sponsor ID to process FHA loan applications. Lenders need an FHA Lender ID, and FHA Sponsor ID (if applicable). 2. Authorization to use FHA TOTAL Contact the Federal Housing Administration Office of Lender Approval and Certification to request or verify your FHA Lender ID. Brokers and lenders assigning FHA loans should contact the wholesaler(s) directly for their FHA Lender ID to enter in the FHA Sponsor ID field. Your FHA Lender ID and FHA Sponsor ID (if applicable) must first be certified in order to access FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector. The loan originator, and sponsor if applicable, must each certify their FHA Lender ID. 3. CRC, and if applicable, technical affiliate, relationships to obtain merged credit within Loan Prospector 4. Latest version of loan origination system (LOS) software if importing To certify your FHA Lender ID: Have your designated Application Coordinator use their personal ID and password provided by FHA to log on to the FHA Connection at Select the ID Maintenance icon Select the FHA Administration icon Select TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard Acknowledgement Accept the Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions for TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard FHA TOTAL requires the use of a merged credit report. It is recommended that relationships be established with two or more CRCs, and if applicable their technical affiliates, for access to merged credit reports obtained through Loan Prospector. Refer to for information on establishing these relationships. Check with your LOS vendor to see if you have the latest version of their software. It must include the FHA Lender ID and FHA Sponsor ID data fields. Mortgage Eligibility Requirements FHA Purchase and Regular Refinance transactions can be assessed by FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector and includes: FHA 203(b); 15-, 20-, and 30-year fixed-rate FHA 251 Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) FHA Hybrid ARMs (3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year ARM) FHA 234 Condominiums FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation loans In addition, new construction loans can be assessed by FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard through Loan Prospector. Refer to Loan Prospector How to Enter Mortgages for Newly Constructed Homes reference for information on entering FHA new construction loans in Loan Prospector. June Page 3

4 Merged Credit Requirements You must obtain a merged credit report through Loan Prospector for FHA TOTAL. Infiles are not requested from the repositories and are not used in the assessment performed by FHA TOTAL. For FHA loan applications, the credit data from the merged credit report is an essential part of the required data used in the FHA TOTAL assessment. An additional fee for the merged credit report will be charged by the CRC, or technical affiliate. Merged credit reference numbers may be used for a small fee if your process includes obtaining a merged credit report outside of Loan Prospector. Refer to the LoanProspector.com online help or Merged Credit Report Options quick reference ( for detailed information on using merged credit report options. Standard FHA Processes Accessing FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector allows you to process more FHA loan applications in less time with less work than manual underwriting. However, the following FHA standard processes remain the same when accessing FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector: Obtaining FHA case number Obtaining Credit Alert Interactive Voice Response System (CAIVRS) authorization Ordering and underwriting appraisals Determining whether a condominium or planned unit development (PUD) has FHA approval Completing a HUD LT or A Confirming the correct FHA mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) Obtaining FHA MIP refund information Obtaining FHA refinance authorization Refer to the Online HUD Handbook / at for detailed information or call CALLFHA. Required Data for FHA Loans In addition to the data required for all loan types processed through Loan Prospector, the following additional data is required for FHA loan applications (some fields may be required for other loan types): Field Name Alimony Obligation (if applicable) Buyer Closing Costs Federal Delinquency/Lien Financed Discount Points (if no cash-out refinance) Financed MIP Description Monthly amount of alimony lender chooses to treat as a reduction in borrower s monthly gross income, rather than as debt obligation, according to the Liabilities section of the Online HUD Handbook / at Dollar amount of closing costs borrower is paying toward transaction. Value indicating if borrower is currently delinquent or in default on a federal loan. If a CAIVRS authorization indicates a Federal Delinquency/Lien, indicate, Yes. Dollar amount of discount points to be financed on FHA no cash-out refinance. Dollar amount of FHA Up-front Mortgage Insurance Premium that is rolled into the loan amount. June Page 4

5 Field Name FHA Case Number FHA Lender ID FHA Sponsor ID Property County Name Property State Property Zip Code Description FHA-assigned number identifying an FHA loan application. To be included on the Feedback Certificate and accepted by FHA, you must enter the FHA Case Number on or before the last submission. FHA-assigned number identifying the broker or lender originating the mortgage. This ID is required on all FHA loan applications. FHA-assigned number for the sponsoring wholesaler underwriting the mortgage. This ID is required if the mortgage is being underwritten by a different lender (other than FHA Lender ID). This number should also correspond to the wholesaler selected on the Assign Loan page. County name of property being financed. State location of property being financed. Zip code of property being financed, without dashes. How to Access FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard and Enter FHA Loan Data To access FHA TOTAL, login to Loan Prospector. In addition to your User Name and Password used to access Loan Prospector, you ll need your certified FHA Lender ID, and FHA Sponsor ID as applicable. The following information provides the navigational steps for entering FHA loan data in Loan Prospector: Step Results Login and enter loan data on the Loan File Setup and Loan Application Data pages. Select FHA for the Mortgage Type field. Enter all the remaining required loan data and click Next to access the FHA page. If you have questions regarding the field, click the field label to access online help. June Page 5

6 Step Results Enter the FHA-specific data on the FHA page. The FHA data page displays: Click Next. The FHA Case Number must be entered on or before the last submission or FHA will not endorse the loan. You have the option to enter the Lender ID (and Sponsor ID if applicable), on the User Profile page. If you enter this data on the User Profile page, the data will automatically populate on the FHA page. In the event the FHA Lender ID or FHA Sponsor ID changes, you may manually overwrite this data on the FHA page when necessary. Importing a loan with a different FHA Lender ID or FHA Sponsor ID will also overwrite these fields. For originating brokers or lenders working with wholesalers, make sure the FHA Sponsor ID entered on the FHA page matches the wholesaler selected on the Assign Loan page. If there is a change in the assigned wholesaler, be sure to update the FHA Sponsor ID accordingly. For detailed information on the Assign Loan feature, refer to the Loan Prospector Functionality Guide located at June Page 6

7 Step Select Merged Credit on the Request Services page. Results The Request Services page displays with Automated Underwriting selected: June Page 7

8 Step Select a CRC, and if applicable, select the technical affiliate from the drop-down list, or leave the field blank if you are not using a specific technical affiliate. Then indicate single or joint merged credit report preference. Results The Request Services page displays with expanded Merged Credit data fields. Enter a Reference Number if applicable. Click Submit. For loan applications assessed through FHA TOTAL, a merged credit report is required. An Invalid message will be returned if merged credit is not requested. Merged credit report fees will be assessed by the CRC, or technical affiliate. June Page 8

9 Step Click Confirm Submit to submit the mortgage for an FHA TOTAL assessment. If data errors are detected, the Correct Errors page displays. Results When no data entry errors are detected, the Confirm Submission page displays. When prompted, follow the online instructions to correct errors. After confirming the submission, you have two options: Wait for the results to display (approximately 2 minutes) View the results later using the Unviewed Results option A message displays confirming loan submission. Accessing FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard Results After submitting the loan application for assessment, if you decide to wait for the results, they will display automatically, otherwise you may access results later using the Unviewed Results option on the left navigation bar for a period of 14 days. If you have not viewed the results within 14 days, use the Find Loans feature on the Loan Prospector Main page to access the loan and view results. Once the loan is selected, a list of available results documents will display in the left navigation bar under the View Results section. Based on the assessment performed by FHA TOTAL, Loan Prospector returns the following results: FHA TOTAL Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate FHA TOTAL Scorecard Documentation Checklist Merged Credit Report(s) from the CRC or technical affiliate June Page 9

10 Step Results Upon a successful submission, the FHA TOTAL Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate displays as follows: June Page 10

11 Accessing Merged Credit Reports Merged credit results received from the CRC or participating technical affiliate can be selected from the left navigation bar. It is recommended that you print the merged credit results and place it in the loan file for future reference. Once merged credit data has been accessed it is no longer accessible from the navigation bar after 7 days unless the loan data is resubmitted. If you need to view your merged credit reports after 7 days, you must resubmit the loan data to refresh the existing merged credit report. Upon resubmission, merged credit will be re-accessed unless any of the following conditions have occurred: Change in loan type Change in specified CRC or technical affiliate Change in joint merged credit borrowers Change in merged credit transaction request type Change in borrower data, including a change in borrower order on a joint merged credit request Non-matching reference number Credit freshness expiration Secondary submission error If critical data changes are required, use the Reorder Credit Service to request new credit. New merged credit fees will apply. Reviewing Results Each time you successfully submit a loan application to FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector, you will receive results providing important data, processing and documentation information for the transaction. The results, including merged credit, are valid for 120 days prior to the Note Date, or 180 days if new construction. If the results are not dated within 120 days of the Note date or 180 days if new construction, then the loan application must be resubmitted. The following apply to FHA loan applications: The Full Feedback Certificate is titled "FHA TOTAL Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate". Selected credit scores are displayed within messages in the Loan Processing Information section. Refer risk classes may have messages displayed in the Credit Risk Comments section indicating reasons why FHA assessed the mortgage as a Refer. The Doc. Checklist is titled "FHA TOTAL Scorecard Doc. Checklist". FHA TOTAL Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate Example Note: New Submissions With FHA Case Numbers Dated on or After April 5, 2010 In order to effectively determine the required FHA insurance premiums for FHA submissions in Loan Prospector with FHA Case Numbers dated on or after April 5, 2010, please refer to the January 21 Mortgagee Letter and follow these guidelines: As of April 5, and until further notice, if you receive one of the following feedback messages on the FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate, and your Case Number issuance date is on or after April 5, please disregard the message and refer to the January 21 Mortgagee Letter to manually determine the appropriate insurance premiums: June Page 11

12 Message Code Feedback Message VF VH The UFMIP for this loan is based on the first time borrower NOT having completed HUD approved pre-purchase counseling. The FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) Factor cannot exceed 2.00% for first time homebuyers who completed HUD approved pre-purchase housing counseling. If the refinanced conventional ARM mortgage to FHA mortgage is delinquent, the Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) is 2.25%*. The annual premium is.55% when LTV > 95%; if LTV ratio <= 95%, the annual premium is.50%. *Confirm the UFMIP percentage in the January 21 Mortgagee Letter , when this message appears on a refinance transaction, if applicable. The following feedback messages should be reviewed for accuracy when received on the FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate: Message Code VJ VK HK Feedback Message The FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) Factor is (x.xx)%. The FHA Annual Premium Factor is (x.xx)%. Ineligible for FHA w/values sent See Upfront Premiums Chart. June Page 12

13 Description Example Example of Accept results: FHA TOTAL title FHA TOTAL returns a risk class and documentation level of either Accept or Refer based on the loan data submitted and merged credit from CRC (or if applicable, technical affiliate) through Loan Prospector If reasons for a Refer risk class are provided by FHA TOTAL, they will appear in the Credit Risk Comments section. June Page 13

14 Description Example The Loan Processing Information section provides selected credit score information Confirmation that FHA TOTAL assessed the mortgage The FHA Case Number is required on the Feedback Certificate for FHA endorsement The FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium Factor messages. Note: If a refinance transaction, an additional FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium message with the code VH is returned in this section, but is only applicable if refinancing a conventional ARM mortgage. The FHA Annual Premium Factor for this loan June Page 14

15 Description Example For Accept loans, enter ZFHA as the CHUMS ID on HUD LT as indicated in the feedback messages. For Refer loans, a message indicating an FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter signature is required would appear. Loan Processing Information The Loan Processing Information section of the Full Feedback Certificate provides various types of processing and underwriting messages including: Minimum documentation requirements Validation messages to assist you in ensuring our AUS received the correct data Review messages to bring your attention to specific areas of the loan application requiring closer review. If messages in this section indicate inaccurate data, correct the errors and resubmit the loan application. If the loan is for new construction, the following new message will be returned: K0 - Review for Accuracy: FHA Underwriting Guidelines vary for New Construction and may affect Maximum Mortgage calculations/ltv. Refer to Handbook and review corresponding Assessment expiration date on feedback certificate. Additional messages in this section indicate the following FHA information: Maximum Mortgage Limit - Loan Prospector electronically transfers information from the FHA Maximum Mortgage Limit tables found on the HUD website at Using this automatic service, you can determine if your loan application meets FHA s eligibility requirements for the geographic area limits. - If the loan amount submitted is higher than the maximum mortgage limit, you will receive a purchase restriction message on the Feedback Certificate so that you may determine if the loan application is eligible for FHA insurance. - FHA assessments compare the Property County and Property State submitted to the FHA Maximum Mortgage Limit Tables. If the Maximum Mortgage Limit cannot be found for the geographical area submitted, a message appears advising you to manually validate that the amount is eligible for the specified geographic area. June Page 15

16 Check the spelling of the county name against the spelling in the FHA Maximum Mortgage Limit Tables if you receive the message stating the amount could not be found. Statutory Investment Requirement - Loan Prospector calculates the Statutory Investment Requirement per line 10d of HUD LT (3.5 percent of contract sales price). If the down payment is less than the statutory investment requirement, you will receive a purchase restriction message on the FHA TOTAL Full Feedback Certificate so that you may determine if the loan application is eligible for FHA insurance. FHA Minimum Down Payment FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium Factor - This is an estimate of your upfront mortgage insurance premium for the loan submitted. FHA Annual Premium Factor - This is an estimate of your annual mortgage insurance premium for the loan submitted. Purchase Restrictions Purchase Restriction message(s) returned on the FHA TOTAL Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate provides the reason(s) a mortgage may not be acceptable for FHA insurance. For example, you will receive specific messages if any of the following occur: A loan application does not meet FHA s Statutory Investment requirement of 3.5 percent A loan application exceeds FHA s Maximum Mortgage Limit The Maximum Mortgage Limit cannot be found for a particular geographic region If the Purchase Restriction message FB Review FHA Statutory Investment Requirement for eligibility is received and you determine sufficient funds exist per the Online HUD Handbook / at you may disregard the message. June Page 16

17 FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard Doc. Checklist Description Example FHA TOTAL title CAIVRS reminder FHA TOTAL Documentation requirements Understanding the Results To be eligible for delivery to FHA, the loan file must be documented according to the streamlined guidelines established by FHA for loan applications evaluated by their scorecard. The FHA TOTAL Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate provides guidance regarding the documentation and underwriting requirements for FHA loan applications. You may also want to refer to the FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard and VA Documentation Matrix located at June Page 17

18 In some cases, you may need to contact CALLFHA for specific credit policy-related questions and situations not addressed in the results. Risk Classes and Documentation Levels FHA TOTAL will return a risk class indicating the level of risk identified, responsibility for credit representations and warranties, and underwriting and documentation requirements for the FHA TOTAL mortgage. Descriptions of the FHA TOTAL risk classes are provided in the following table. FHA TOTAL will return a documentation level indicating the minimum level of documentation the Seller must obtain for the FHA TOTAL mortgage. Descriptions for the FHA TOTAL documentation levels are also provided in the following table. Risk Class Accept Refer If FHA TOTAL returns a risk class of Accept, the borrower s credit reputation and capacity are acceptable to FHA, and FHA agrees to endorse the mortgage, provided the data is true, complete, and accurate and the entire mortgage package meets FHA requirements. The Accept risk class substitutes for an FHA Direct Endorsement underwriter s personal review of the borrower s credit and capacity. If FHA TOTAL returns a Refer risk class, it has identified weaknesses in the borrower s credit reputation and/or capacity that require further assessment. For FHA mortgages, an FHA Direct Endorsement underwriter must analyze the entire application to determine if the mortgage qualifies for FHA endorsement in accordance with the Online HUD Handbook / at Documentation Level Accept Refer If FHA TOTAL returns a documentation level of Accept, it allows you to take advantage of substantially fewer documentation requirements than traditionally underwritten FHA loan applications. If FHA TOTAL returns a documentation level of Refer, standard documentation requirements are available for loan applications assessed by FHA TOTAL. Representations and Warranties FHA loan applications receiving an Accept risk class through FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard benefit from relief of certain lender representations and warranties as described in the following paragraphs. Credit For FHA loan applications receiving an Accept risk class, the lender is not responsible for representations or warranties related to determining borrower credit reputation. The Accept credit warranty message states: LOAN PROCESSING INFORMATION APPLICABLE CREDIT WARRANTIES AND WAIVERS F0 Credit Warranty: Not required to determine borrower shows the willingness to pay. For FHA loan applications receiving a Refer risk class, the lender is responsible for representations or warranties related to determining borrower credit reputation. The Refer credit warranty message states: LOAN PROCESSING INFORMATION APPLICABLE CREDIT WARRANTIES AND WAIVERS F6 Credit Warranty: Required to determine that the borrower shows the willingness and financial ability to pay. June Page 18

19 Ratios For FHA loan applications receiving an Accept risk class, the lender is not responsible for determining whether the borrower s monthly housing payment-to-income ratio and monthly debt-to-income ratio are acceptable to FHA. The Accept ratio warranty message: LOAN PROCESSING INFORMATION APPLICABLE CREDIT WARRANTIES AND WAIVERS FY Ratio Warranty: Not required to determine if the borrower's monthly housing and monthly debt ratios meet program requirements. For FHA loan applications receiving a Refer risk class, the lender is responsible for determining whether the borrower s monthly housing payment-to-income ratio and monthly debt-to-income ratio are acceptable to FHA. The Refer ratio warranty message in our AUS states: LOAN PROCESSING INFORMATION APPLICABLE CREDIT WARRANTIES AND WAIVERS----- FZ Ratio warranty: Required to document reasons, including compensating factors, for approving the loans that exceed FHA-established debt ratios. CAIVRS FHA loan applications are subject to Credit Alert Interactive Voice Response System (CAIVRS) authorization showing no delinquent obligation or claim payment for all borrowers. The following messages may be returned on the FHA TOTAL Full Feedback Certificate: CREDIT INFORMATION APPLICABLE CREDIT WARRANTIES AND WAIVERS HA: If CAIVRS indicates delin/lien, manually downgrade to REFER. LOAN PROCESSING INFORMATION APPLICABLE CREDIT WARRANTIES AND WAIVERS KC: If CAIVRS indicates federal delinquency/lien, this loan must be documented and underwritten to FHA s REFER requirements. You or the FHA Direct Endorsement underwriter, as applicable, must determine all borrowers have a clear CAIVRS number. If an applicant has a credit alert status problem, the applicant must contact the agency reporting the issue and resolve it in order to be eligible for FHA endorsement. You may also be required to reclassify the loan application to a Refer risk class. If you receive a CAIVRS authorization for any borrower showing a delinquent obligation or claim payment, ensure that the data field for Federal Delinquency/Lien is marked Yes and resubmit the loan. Regardless of the risk class, you will need to resubmit the loan application. You also may be required to reclassify the loan to a Refer risk class. June Page 19

20 The Lending Decision Once you ve validated the necessary data and results from FHA TOTAL, you will proceed with review of the appraisal, assess the borrower(s) credit reputation if required, make the lending decision, close the loan and submit for FHA endorsement. The lender retains all authority to make the lending decision. Any issues or questions regarding granting or denying credit, including the use of adverse actions notices, should be directed to the lender. How to Document Credit Information The table below provides some of the typical recurring issues and required actions associated with documenting credit information for FHA loan applications assessed by FHA TOTAL. If The merged credit data obtained through Loan Prospector contains incorrect borrower identifying information for any of the following: Name Social Security Number The loan application receives an FHA Accept risk class, but the merged credit data contains incorrect identifying or significantly inaccurate information. The merged credit data does not contain a reference for each significant open debt listed on the loan application. The merged credit data has accounts listed as "will rate by mail only" or "need written authorization". The loan application receives a Refer risk class. Then Enter the correct information into Loan Prospector and request the assessment again. If the inaccurate information has been corrected at the repositories, you may use Loan Prospector s optional Reorder Credit Service to request fresh merged credit for individual borrowers or joint borrower pairs. Refer to the LoanProspector.com online help or Merged Credit Report Options quick reference at for information on using this service. If incorrect identifying or significantly inaccurate information still exists, manually reclassify the loan application to Refer, Document all borrowers' credit reputations according to the Online HUD Handbook / at for FHA loan applications, and Order a triple-merged credit report or RMCR or independent thirdparty information to clarify the inaccuracy. Obtain a separate written verification for each significant debt reported on the loan application but not verified on the merged credit data. Obtain a separate written verification for each applicable account. The FHA Direct Endorsement underwriter must base the assessment of the borrower s credit reputation on the borrower s entire credit history for all borrowers as outlined in the Online HUD Handbook / at Include any debts resulting from credit inquiries in the past 90 days in the total monthly debt reported to Loan Prospector. June Page 20

21 If The FHA Direct Endorsement underwriter concludes that the borrower s credit reputation is acceptable despite significant adverse or derogatory information. The merged credit data shows that a mortgage or significant debt is greater than 90 days past due and the credit report is up-to-date. The merged credit data contains derogatory information. Then Document the loan application according to the reduced documentation requirements for a Refer risk class. Accept Risk Class: Reclassify the risk class to Refer. Any credit or ratio waivers listed on the FHA TOTAL Full Feedback Certificate are invalid. Document according to Refer documentation guidelines. Refer Risk Class: Underwrite and document the loan application to the Refer risk class and documentation requirements. All Loan applications: No explanation of derogatory credit is required for loan applications receiving an Accept risk class. All other loan applications require a written explanation from the borrower. Note: judgments must be paid off per Online HUD Handbook / at Modifying and Resubmitting FHA Loans You may resubmit a loan application to FHA TOTAL up to 15 times without incurring an additional assessment fee. Each submission, regardless of the number of services requested, counts once toward the transaction limit. Upon resubmission, merged credit will be re-accessed unless any of the following conditions have occurred: Change in loan type Change in specified CRC or technical affiliate Change in joint merged credit borrowers Change in merged credit transaction request type Change in borrower data, including a change in borrower order on a joint merged credit request Non-matching reference number Credit freshness expiration Secondary submission error You may need to resubmit your FHA loan application for a variety of reasons at some point in your process, including: The final risk class and documentation level is greater than 120 days from the Note Date, or 180 days if new construction. The merged credit data results are greater than 120 days from the Note Date, or 180 days if new construction. - If you resubmit a new construction loan you must keep the same CRC (and if applicable, technical affiliate), critical borrower data and submitting entity after the first 120 days to maintain the same credit data for 180 days. June Page 21

22 - You must obtain new merged credit if any critical data changes (i.e., change in Joint merged indicator from single to joint or vice-versa, change in CRC or technical affiliate, etc.). If critical borrower data changes are required, use the Reorder Credit Service to request new credit. New merged credit fees will apply. The Credit Alert Interactive Voice Response System (CAIVRS) authorization shows a Federal Delinquency/Lien for any borrower. Any information changes - including decreases to a borrower s income, assets and/or liabilities. There is a change to the property valuation, sales price or terms and conditions of the mortgage. There is a critical borrower(s) data change or addition/deletion of borrower(s) To include the FHA Case Number if not already entered on a prior submission. Perform the following steps if you need to resubmit an FHA loan application: Step Process for Resubmitting an FHA Mortgage Action 1 Select the FHA loan application to be resubmitted and click Modify Loan. 2 Make any data changes required on the Loan File Setup page, Loan Application Data pages, FHA page, and ARM page (if applicable). 3 Review and update merged credit selections. The Credit Reporting Company (and if applicable, technical affiliate) and Single or Joint report type fields must be completed on every resubmission regardless of access method. If the information is not entered, the loan application will receive an Incomplete response and messages instructing you to enter the required information. The process for entering data in the fields may vary based on access type when you resubmit an FHA loan application: 1. Select Request Services on LoanProspector.com 2. Select Merged Credit so the credit report option fields appear 3. If the name of your CRC does not appear in the Credit Reporting Company field (and if applicable technical affiliate, select your CRC (and if applicable, technical affiliate) from the pull down list 4. Enter or confirm the correct report type is selected in the Single or Joint report type field 5. Enter or confirm the Reference Number(s), if applicable Note: If no Reference Number(s) are provided, then merged credit may automatically be re-pulled from the CRC (or if applicable, technical affiliate) if critical borrower data changes, a new CRC (or if applicable, technical affiliate) is selected, joint or single merged indicator changes, or credit report exceeds 120 days. Merged Credit fees will apply and be billed directly from the CRC. Refer to the LoanProspector.com online help or Merged Credit Report Options quick reference at for more information on using the merged credit options. 4 Submit the mortgage for assessment. 5 Review the assessment results. Look for any changes to the risk class and documentation level, as well as the detailed feedback messages for any changes that would impact the processing and underwriting of the mortgage. June Page 22

23 Requirements for Preparing a Mortgage for Delivery to FHA For FHA mortgages, obtain an FHA Mortgage Insurance Certificate through HUD according to the requirements in the Online HUD Handbook / at Following is a summary of the requirements: If a loan application receives Refer risk class Accept risk class Accept risk class, but there exists a condition where you must reclassify, document and underwrite as a Refer risk class Then An FHA-approved Direct Endorsement (DE) underwriter must sign the HUD LT form. A DE underwriter s signature or CHUMS ID is not required on the following FHA Forms: LT A An FHA DE underwriter must sign the HUD LT form. Ensure you have performed all of the following tasks before delivering a Loan Prospector FHA loan application: Place the FHA TOTAL Scorecard Full Feedback Certificate on the right side, top sheet, of the FHA endorsement binder If Accept risk class, enter "FHA TOTAL Scorecard" on line 19 of the 92900, in lieu of a DE underwriter's signature Example A : X This mortgage was rated as an accept by a FHA-approved automated underwriting system. As such, the undersigned representative of the mortgagee certifies to the integrity of the data supplied by the lender used to determine the quality of the loan, that a Direct Endorsement Underwriter reviewed the appraisal (if applicable) and further certifies that this mortgage is eligible for HUD mortgage insurance under the Direct Endorsement program. I hereby make all certifications required for this mortgage as set forth in HUD Handbook Mortgagee Representative: John Smith FHA-Approved Automated Underwriting System: FHA TOTAL Scorecard If Accept risk class, enter ZFHA as CHUMS ID on the HUD Obtain data integrity certification from a representative of the mortgage company as follows: - Accept Sign the Accept box and put FHA TOTAL Scorecard as the FHA-approved Automatic Underwriting System on page 3 of the A (revised March 1998). - Refer DE underwriter must provide signature and CHUMS ID on FHA Form LT or A. June Page 23

24 Additional Resources Questions related to the FHA TOTAL assessment through Loan Prospector, including functionality and feedback messages may be directed to Freddie Mac Customer Service: Lenders: 800-FREDDIE ( ) Brokers: 888-LP-ON-WEB ( ) For the latest updates and changes from FHA regarding their policies and regulations, refer to their HUDCLIPS website at Questions regarding FHA credit policy and underwriting requirements may also be directed to: Sponsoring lender FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter FHA s frequently asked questions at FHA s Resource Center at 800-CALLFHA ( ) Online HUD Handbook / at FHA s Technology Open To Approved Lenders (TOTAL) Mortgage Scorecard User Guide, Mortgagee Letter , dated January 6, 2004, and Mortgagee Letter , dated June 11, 2008, all located at HUD website located at June Page 24

25 Summary Following are the key points for FHA loan applications assessed by FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector: Underwriting and documentation requirements are streamlined for FHA Accept risk class loan applications assessed by FHA TOTAL through Loan Prospector due to the waivers received for verifying income/employment, ratios, and assets. For FHA loan applications that receive a Refer risk class, the lender is responsible for the credit and ratio warranties. If the merged credit reports obtained through Loan Prospector contain significantly inaccurate information and the credit has been corrected at the repositories, you may use the Reorder Credit Service to request fresh merged credit and an assessment. If the loan has not been assessed with corrected credit, reclassify the FHA loan application to a Refer risk class. This document is not a replacement or substitute for the requirements set forth in the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (Guide), Loan Prospector Functionality Guide, and/or terms of your Master Agreement and/or Master Commitment, Online HUD Handbook / at FHA s TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard User Guide or VA Lender's Handbook. June Page 25

26 VA Loans Introduction The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Freddie Mac allows Loan Prospector automated underwriting service to assess VA loan applications. The Department of Veterans Affairs then guarantees the VA mortgages. Objectives Some requirements for processing VA loan applications differ from those of conventional/conforming loan applications. After completing this section, you will be able to: Use Loan Prospector to assess VA loan applications Explain the credit and documentation waivers available when using Loan Prospector to assess VA loan applications Define the Accept and Refer risk classes for VA loan applications Document a VA loan application using Accept and Refer documentation requirements For additional VA information refer to: Pamphlet 26-7 Change 34, (November 17, 1997) VA website at Vertical revision bars " " are used in the margin to highlight new requirements and significant changes. June Page 26

27 Lender Requirements Before processing VA loan applications through Loan Prospector, you must have certain agreements and approvals in place. You must be an approved lender to use Loan Prospector for VA loan applications and be an approved VA Automatic lender. Mortgage Eligibility Requirements Loan Prospector assesses and determines eligibility for VA guaranty for the following: 15-, 20-, and 30-year fixed-rate loans VA 1-year ARM loans 3-, 5-, 7-, and 10-year Hybrid ARM loans In addition, new construction loans can be assessed by Loan Prospector. Refer to Loan Prospector How to Enter Mortgages for Newly Constructed Homes reference for information on entering VA new construction loans in Loan Prospector. The assessment Loan Prospector performs is in accordance with VA requirements. Specifically, Loan Prospector does the following: Determines eligibility for assessment Assesses borrower credit reputation Assesses risk profiles Standard VA Processes Assessing VA loans with Loan Prospector allows you to process more VA loan applications in less time with less work than manual underwriting. However, the following VA standard processes remain the same when assessing VA loan applications with Loan Prospector: Obtaining VA case number Obtaining Credit Alert Interactive Voice Response System (CAIVRS) authorization Ordering appraisals Determining whether a condominium or PUD has VA approval Verifying a veteran s status and establishing full or partial entitlement Obtaining VA Certificate of Eligibility Determining maximum allowable financing Determining VA funding fee Refer to your local VA field office or the VA Lender s Handbook for more information on these standard processes. June Page 27

28 Required Data for VA Loans In addition to the data required for all loan application types, Loan Prospector requires certain data for VA loan applications: Field Name Eligible Veteran Federal Delinquency/Lien Financed MIP/Financed Funding Fee Property State Property Zip Code A Case Number (optional) VA Household Size VA Residual Income Description Flag indicating if a borrower qualifies as Veteran under VA guidelines. Indicates if borrower is currently delinquent or in default on a federal loan. If a CAIVRS authorization indicates a Federal Delinquency/Lien, indicate, Yes. Dollar amount of FHA Up-front Mortgage Insurance Premium or VA Funding Fee that is rolled into the loan amount. State location of property being financed. Zip code of property being financed, without dashes. The VA-assigned case number for VA loans. The number is used by VA to identify the loan. Number of people meeting definition of household size, according to the VA Lender s Handbook. This is typically the number of people for whom the Veteran is responsible. Monthly balance of funds available for family support after meeting borrower s shelter expenses, debts, and taxes, according to the VA Lender s Handbook. June Page 28

29 How to Enter Data for VA Loans The following information provides the navigational steps for entering VA loan data in Loan Prospector: Step Results Login and enter loan data on the Loan File Setup and Loan Application Data pages. Select VA for the Mortgage Type field. Enter all the remaining required loan data and click Next to access the VA page. If you have questions regarding the field, click the field label to access online help. Enter the VA-specific data on the VA page. Click Next. The VA data page displays: June Page 29

30 Step Click Submit. Results The Request Services page displays with Automated Underwriting selected: June Page 30

31 Step Click Confirm Submit to submit the mortgage for a VA assessment. Results When no data entry errors are detected, the Confirm Submission page displays. If data errors are detected, the Correct Errors page displays. When prompted, follow the online instructions to correct errors. After confirming the submission, you have two options: Wait for the results to display (approximately 2 minutes) View the results later using the Unviewed Results option A message displays confirming loan submission. Accessing VA Results After submitting the mortgage for assessment, if you decide to wait for the results, they will display automatically, otherwise you may access results later using the Unviewed Results option on the left navigation bar for up to 14 days. If you have not viewed the results within 14 days, use the Find Loans feature on the Loan Prospector Main page to access the loan and view results. Once the loan is selected, a list of available results documents will display in the left navigation bar under the View Results section. Based on the assessment performed, Loan Prospector returns the following results: Full Feedback Certificate Documentation Checklist Infiles or Merged Credit Report(s), if requested, from the CRC or participating technical affiliate June Page 31

32 Step Results Upon a successful submission, the Full Feedback Certificate displays as follows: June Page 32

33 Accessing Merged Credit Reports If requested, merged credit received from the CRC or participating technical affiliate can be selected from the left navigation bar. It is recommended that you print the merged credit results and place them in the loan file for future reference. Once merged credit data has been accessed it is no longer accessible from the navigation bar after 7 days unless the mortgage is resubmitted. If you need to view your merged credit reports after 7 days, use the merged credit reference number and resubmit the loan to refresh the existing merged credit report. A small reissue fee may be assessed by the CRC on your monthly CRC invoice. Reviewing Results Each time you successfully submit a loan to Loan Prospector, you will receive results providing important data, processing and documentation information for the transaction. Also, just like conventional and FHA loans, the results, including merged credit, are valid for 120 days prior to the Note Date or 180 days if new construction. If the results are not dated within 120 days of the Note date, or 180 days if new construction, then the loan data must be resubmitted. The information provided on the Full Feedback Certificate and Doc Checklist for VA loans is in the same format as the results for conventional loans. If the loan is for new construction, the following new message will be returned: LP - Review for Accuracy: VA underwriting and appraisal guidelines vary for Proposed/Under Construction loans. It is the lender's responsibility to ensure all such guidelines are met. Please refer to the VA Lender's Handbook for additional information. Purchase Restrictions Purchase Restriction message(s) returned on the Full Feedback Certificate provides the reason(s) a loan may not be acceptable for VA guaranty. For example, you will receive specific messages if a loan application does not meet: VA s requirements for the loan program VA s requirements for loan-to-value (LTV) Understanding the Results To be eligible for delivery to VA, the loan file must be documented according to the streamlined guidelines VA established for loan applications assessed by Loan Prospector. The Full Feedback Certificate provides guidance regarding the documentation and underwriting requirements for VA mortgages. You may also want to refer to the FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard and VA Documentation Matrix located at In some cases, you may need to contact VA for specific credit policy-related questions and situations not addressed in the results. Risk Class and Documentation Level Loan Prospector will return a risk class indicating the level of risk identified, responsibility for credit representations and warranties, and underwriting and documentation requirements for the VA loan. Loan Prospector will also return a documentation level indicating the minimum level of documentation the Seller must obtain for the VA loan. Descriptions for the VA risk classes and documentation classes are provided in the following table: June Page 33

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